US EditionJharkhand: CPI (Maoist) Manish Yadav with ₹5 Lakh Bounty Killed in Gunfight; Another Arrested
- On Monday, May 26, 2025, Manish Yadav, a CPI operative with a Rs 5 lakh reward on his head, lost his life following an exchange of fire with law enforcement personnel in the Latehar area of Jharkhand.
- The gunfight followed ongoing anti-Naxal operations in the region, including the killing of two Maoists, JJMP supremo Pappu Lohra and Prabhat Ganjhu, on May 24.
- The encounter occurred in a forest near Dauna under Mauhadand Police Station limits, during which another Maoist named Nitesh Yadav was injured and weapons were recovered.
- Palamu DIG YS Ramesh stated, "Another Maoist, Kundan Kherwar, was arrested," and noted Kherwar carries a bounty reportedly worth ₹10 lakh, though it remains unverified.
- These operations further weaken Maoist networks in Jharkhand, indicating intensified security efforts against insurgents who carry substantial bounties and face multiple charges.
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Maoist commander killed, another injured in gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand
A commander of the banned CPI (Maoist) was killed during an encounter with security forces in Palamu district of Jharkhand, a senior police official said on Tuesday. Another Maoist insurgent, reportedly carrying a bounty of Rs 15 lakh on his head, has been injured in the encounter. According to police, the encounter between security forces and Maoists broke out late on Monday near the Sitachuan area, located between the Mohammadganj and Hydern…
Top Maoist Commander Killed in Jharkhand Encounter; Another Rebel Injured
In a major blow to the outlawed CPI (Maoist) group, security forces in Jharkhand shot dead a senior Maoist commander during an intense gunfight in Palamu district late on Sunday, May 26. The encounter took place near the Sitachuan area, falling between the Mohammadganj and Hydernagar police station limits, a senior police officer told PTI. Second Maoist, Carrying ₹15 Lakh Reward, Injured in Encounter Another Maoist rebel, believed to be Nitesh Y…
Top Maoist Commander Killed in Encounter with Palamu Police
Lagatar24 Desk Palamu: A top Maoist commander, Tulsi Bhuiyan, was killed in an encounter with police in Hussainabad police station area of Palamu district on Tuesday. The police recovered an SLR rifle from the spot. Following the encounter, Palamu SP and CRPF teams rushed to the location for further assessment. Intelligence tip-off led to high-alert operation According to officials, police had received intelligence that a group led by wanted Mao…
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